SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) - Air Force Materiel Command

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over subordinate Human Resources Specialist (R & P) involved in planning, developing, and carrying out the full range of recruitment, placement, affirmative employment, and related management advisory services for assigned organizations. Responsibilities Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a staffing section ensuring that work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and AFMC personnel operations objectives. Represents the AFMC OL with a variety of organizations and functions. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Participates in special projects and initiatives. Incumbent performs special assignments, including researching and determining or recommending appropriate actions or interpretations of issues that impact the organization. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include applying a broad range of staffing and recruitment laws, Executive Orders, regulations, policies, and practices to effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to providing comprehensive recruitment and placement advisory services for the agency. This includes planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized team. Utilizing a solid theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of human resources management functions, theories, and techniques, as well as the interrelationships between various HR disciplines. Additionally, this experience includes ensuring staff adherence to safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statement listed above, the ideal candidate would have the ability to independently research federal hiring guidance and provide sound guidance to customers on best recruitment strategies on a wide variety of pay systems (General Schedule, Federal Wage System, Acquisition Demonstration, Laboratory Demonstration, etc.) and have experience with administering procedures governing all aspects of pay administration and pay setting, pay rates and systems and also implementing and providing policy guidance on pay determinations for those pay systems. Experience with USAStaffing and Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) is highly desirable. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Leadership ability, including the ability to coach, mentor, inspire, motivate, guide, and challenge team members toward goal accomplishment and the ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations. Knowledge of a wide range of federal Human Resources (HR) laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, instructions, and concepts governing HR functions. Knowledge of advanced federal human resources management (HRM) principles, concepts, practices, fact finding and analytical methods, a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, and relationships of various HR disciplines as well as seasoned consultative skill sufficient to resolve complex HRM problems not susceptible to treatment by standard methods. Knowledge of federal Recruitment & Placement principles, concepts, laws, regulations and techniques. Knowledge of organizational structures, functions, and missions across serviced organizations to identify, consider, and present options for the resolution of substantive organizational issues involving impact ofRecruitment & Placement policies on those missions. Skill in conducting reviews and analyzing and assessing HR program operations to include identifying deficiencies; measuring compliance, consistency, and effectiveness; and making recommendations for enhancements and improvements. Ability to express ideas and concepts sufficient to communicate effectively as well as maintain positive working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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